Maija thoroughly displays her obvious affinity for the sounds, songwriters, and impressions of Brazil with, In Another Lifetime. Assisted by some of the DC area's finest, Maija is also joined here by the distinctive trumpet and flugelhorn of Claudio Roditi, with a special guest appearance by one of the original American artists to explore the Brazilian landscape, Charlie Byrd.

Haunting melodies in harmonic tapestries, and stirring Brazilian rhythms sparkling with an amazing constellation of musicians, including legendary players like Claudio Roditi, and Charlie Byrd with guest appearances by Drew Gress and Paul Bollenbach. Tony Martucci, our beloved late Mike Smith, Nassar Abadey and Norberto Goldberg appear on drums. Tommy Cecil, Paul Henry, and Dave Wundrow on bass, Robert Redd, Dave Kane on piano, Phil Berlin, Mike Crotty, Dave Steinmeyer, Rich Sigler on horns, Augusto Antonio on tamborim and Liz Davis on cello.
Maija has acquired the uniquely Brazilian singer's gift of speaking directly to each listener. She dedicates a wonderful samba da rua to none other than the legendary Elis Regina, whose memorable alto voice launched many a Brazilian romance. No vocal ingenue, Maija's is a seasoned approach to the songs of Brazil, as well as a way with timeless standards that invests in them fresh air, heart and soul.